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Deepfake Scam Defrauds Multinational of $25.6 Million in Hong Kong
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. 
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. -
Meta Urged to Overhaul Manipulated Media Policy Amid Election Concerns
Meta's Oversight Board has issued a stern call for the company to revamp its policies on manipulated media, spotlighting a contentious video of President Joe Biden that remained on Facebook due to policy loopholes. The board's critique comes at a critical juncture, with the proliferation of online disinformation posing a significant threat to the integrity of global elections slated for this year. 
Meta's Oversight Board has issued a stern call for the company to revamp its policies on manipulated media, spotlighting a contentious video of President Joe Biden that remained on Facebook due to policy loopholes. The board's critique comes at a critical juncture, with the proliferation of online disinformation posing a significant threat to the integrity of global elections slated for this year. -
Elon Musk's Drug Use Allegations Raise Concerns Over Corporate Culture
A recent Wall Street Journal investigation has cast a spotlight on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, revealing allegations of illicit drug use not only by Musk himself but also among some of his closest business associates, including board members of his companies. 
A recent Wall Street Journal investigation has cast a spotlight on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, revealing allegations of illicit drug use not only by Musk himself but also among some of his closest business associates, including board members of his companies. -
Elon Musk's Neuralink Breaks New Ground in Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface device in a human subject. This milestone, announced by Musk on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant leap forward for the startup, which aims to revolutionize the way individuals with severe physical disabilities interact with the world around them. 
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface device in a human subject. This milestone, announced by Musk on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant leap forward for the startup, which aims to revolutionize the way individuals with severe physical disabilities interact with the world around them. -
FTC Probes Big Tech Investments in AI Firms OpenAI and Anthropic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the investment activities of leading technology companies, specifically their financial involvement with smaller AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the investment activities of leading technology companies, specifically their financial involvement with smaller AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. -
ASML Records Tripling of Orders in Q4, Signaling Semiconductor Industry Rebound
ASML Holding NV, a pivotal player in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, has recently reported a record-breaking surge in orders, indicating a robust resurgence in parts of the semiconductor sector. 
ASML Holding NV, a pivotal player in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, has recently reported a record-breaking surge in orders, indicating a robust resurgence in parts of the semiconductor sector. -
OnePlus Unveils Competitive Pricing for OnePlus 12 and 12R in US Market
OnePlus, a prominent player in the smartphone market, is set to release its latest flagship model, the OnePlus 12, in the United States. Priced at $800, the phone offers competitive features that rival some of the most expensive devices in the market, including the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S24 and the $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro. 
OnePlus, a prominent player in the smartphone market, is set to release its latest flagship model, the OnePlus 12, in the United States. Priced at $800, the phone offers competitive features that rival some of the most expensive devices in the market, including the $1,300 Samsung Galaxy S24 and the $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro. -
FTC Cracks Down on Intuit's Misleading 'Free' TurboTax Ads
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a decisive blow against Intuit, the company behind the widely used tax filing software TurboTax, for its "deceptive advertising" practices. 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a decisive blow against Intuit, the company behind the widely used tax filing software TurboTax, for its "deceptive advertising" practices. -
China's Gaming Regulator Withdraws Proposed Spending Curbs, Market Reacts Positively
In a surprising turn of events, China's gaming regulator, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), has withdrawn its contentious draft rules aimed at curbing excessive gaming spending and addiction. This decision, which was reflected in the removal of the draft rules link from the NPPA's website, resulted in a significant boost in shares of leading gaming companies like Tencent Holdings and NetEase. 
In a surprising turn of events, China's gaming regulator, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), has withdrawn its contentious draft rules aimed at curbing excessive gaming spending and addiction. This decision, which was reflected in the removal of the draft rules link from the NPPA's website, resulted in a significant boost in shares of leading gaming companies like Tencent Holdings and NetEase. -
Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Senior Leadership Email Accounts
Microsoft has reported a significant cybersecurity breach involving Russian state-sponsored hacking group Midnight Blizzard, also known as Nobelium. The group gained access to the email accounts of Microsoft's senior leaders, including members of its cybersecurity and legal departments, in an attack first detected on January 12, 2024. The breach recalls the group's previous infamous SolarWinds attack in 2020. 
Microsoft has reported a significant cybersecurity breach involving Russian state-sponsored hacking group Midnight Blizzard, also known as Nobelium. The group gained access to the email accounts of Microsoft's senior leaders, including members of its cybersecurity and legal departments, in an attack first detected on January 12, 2024. The breach recalls the group's previous infamous SolarWinds attack in 2020.
